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as in related
having a close connection like that between family members
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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as in like
having qualities in common
mathematics and computer programming are akin in that they both require logical thinking
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Recent Examples of akin
The artist wrote that keeping silent on this kind of behavior is akin to turning a blind eye to immoral behavior.
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
In something akin to lawyers who chase ambulances following a car crash, which does nothing to improve traffic safety, child welfare litigation has no positive impact on the system.
—Kim Gorsuch, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
The female Ginkgo tree produces fruit with a smell akin to stomach acid, unlike its male counterpart.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
The flight test covered the complete mission sequence akin to the Ruta’s operational engagement.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
In something akin to lawyers who chase ambulances following a car crash, which does nothing to improve traffic safety, child welfare litigation has no positive impact on the system.
—Kim Gorsuch, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
The female Ginkgo tree produces fruit with a smell akin to stomach acid, unlike its male counterpart.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
The flight test covered the complete mission sequence akin to the Ruta’s operational engagement.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for akin
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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That background is important because robots and autonomous vehicles face a related challenge.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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Ali, who has been the series’ resident mentor, father figure, listening ear, voice of reason and confidant, transforms into what is most analogous to an action hero in a revenge plot.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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The force-carrying particles have an analogous distinction, known as a polarization state.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 June 2026
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While RVing can save money on food, the total cost can be comparable to other road trips.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Developed in partnership with the University of Bremen, the wheels were originally heavier and narrower than comparable conventional pneumatic wheels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
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As a result, many working-class Korean and Latino immigrant households lived side by side and often confronted similar challenges, including substandard housing conditions, landlord abuses and underfunded public schools.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Curaçao’s next opponent, Ecuador, faced a similar loss, falling short to Cote D’Ivoire in its first World Cup match.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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According to author Caroline Hallemann—whose book The Kennedys and the Windsors came out on June 2—the two women were even more alike than meets the eye.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Podiatrists and Oprah alike love Vionic shoes for their orthotic-level comfort disguised with designer-level style, and the Kearny sneakers are proof.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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The bulletin also warns law enforcement that violent extremist attackers could target areas outside of the parade’s main viewing area, such as nearby plazas, transportation hubs, bars and restaurants.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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As drone threats continue to evolve, defense programs such as Land 156 are expected to play a key role in shaping the next generation of battlefield surveillance and force protection technologies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/akin. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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